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Dodgeville

Wisconsin · 4,984 residents · 4.063 sq mi
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Dodgeville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,040. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $174,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,984
+18%since 2000
from 4,220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,227 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,039 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+11%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Dodgeville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,040
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,615 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,599
+56%since 2000
from $20,962 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$823
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $569 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
36.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+26%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(4,127)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(18)
Asian0.6%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(145)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(4,544)
Black0.7%(33)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(103)
Asian2%(98)
Other0.7%(36)
Diversity Score13.5%(673)
Diversity Score
14
+293%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dodgeville, Wisconsin?

Dodgeville, Wisconsin has about 4,984 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dodgeville, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Dodgeville, Wisconsin earns about $65,040 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dodgeville, Wisconsin expensive?

In Dodgeville, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $174,800, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Dodgeville, Wisconsin?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dodgeville, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dodgeville, Wisconsin?

About 8.3% of people in Dodgeville, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dodgeville, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Dodgeville, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,102 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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